Question
I'm in the market for a new camera and I've been shopping around looking at various DSLRs. I currently use a Canon compact super-zoom camera, and shoot in manual mode 99% of the time, so the step to DSLR should be relatively painless.
I take a wide range of different pictures, from action shots to landscapes to nature macros.
I know this is a pretty wide open question, but I've been overwhelmed by the selection that is available and having never used a DSLR before I don't really know what I need or want.
How do I narrow down the options without making a mistake?
Answer
The one that is most comfortable to use, and doesn't get in the way of taking pictures!
People can tell you what ones they prefer, but really you need to get your hands on them, try out the controls and the menu system, and make sure you're happy - you don't want to miss a great shot because your camera didn't feel natural.
For your specific styles of photography:
action shots of MMA fights
So you want something with good indoor/low-light performance, with decent noise handling at high ISOs, and a decent buffer for taking multiple shots one after the other?
nature shots (landscapes and macro for the most part)
Afaik, most SLRs will be fine for these, these days.
You'll want a good long lens for animal/macro shots - at least 200mm, probably more.
Whether to get a single 18-200mm or go for an 18-70mm and 70-300mm is something you'll get assorted opinions on.
With those things in mind, go read the reviews (as mentioned, dpreview.com tends to have good in-depth information), and come up with a shortlist based on those features and your budget.
Then go out and test all the cameras on the shortlist, and find the one you're most comfortable using.
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